Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS), Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS), MBBS, Fellow of Academy of General Education (FAGE)
Orthopedic Doctor, Hyderabad
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23 years experience
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Why is physiotherapy necessary after a bone injury?
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Whenever there is an injury of the bone or a fracture, it would take about six weeks, of time for their recovery. There is a tremendous stress that the body goes through during the period and after such as stiffness of the joints, weakness of the muscles among and so on. This is where physiotherapy plays a very crucial role in an effective recovery from all the associated problems. You should consult with your doctor before going for a physiotherapy.
When should you begin the physiotherapy treatment?
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Physiotherapy treatment can be very effective in recovering from a bone injury, but it should be done at the appropriate time to get the best results. The first thing the physiotherapist checks is the type and location of the fracture. The physiotherapists in consultation with the orthopedic decide when to begin the treatment. It is generally started after a few weeks of the fracture when it has healed. You should make sure to engage a physiotherapist who is adequately trained and vastly experienced so that you get the best results in a short span of time.
Physiotherapy helps to manage swelling and oedema.
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In the treatment of physiotherapy, the massage of the soft tissue is an essential part that needs to be done with care and attention. This massage of the soft tissue helps in the management of swelling or oedema that is associated with bone injury or fracture. It is the most efficient and effective way of managing the problem. It should be remembered that physiotherapy does not suit every individual so you should be careful in proceeding with the treatment.
Physiotherapy does not help to increase the functionality of the joints and bones after a fracture.
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The usual recovery time of the bones from a fracture or an injury is six weeks. But after the six weeks, the joints cannot perform with the same effect as it previously used to do. This is where the treatment of physiotherapy comes to the rescue since it can effectively increase the functionality of the joints. It is recommended not to lift or pull heavy weights which can hurt the recovery process.
Manual joint therapy is done in physiotherapy in regaining joint mobility.
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One of the major objectives of the physiotherapy treatment is to regain a proper mobility of the joints. For this purpose, a manual therapy of the joints is performed so that the movements of the joints can be as it was before the injury. These mobilization therapies form an integral part of the treatment. You should not go for any vigorous exercises while recovering from an injury of the bone.